Mounting TV - Sockets behind TV - The Frame
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Hi All
I am getting The Frame (probably not Pro).
The electric, LAN, and Aerial points are all directly behind where the TV would be mounted.
With a flush mount TV, and the One Connect Box - this does not work.
The wall is Dot Dab (I think) Plasterboard on top of brick.
Either side of the TV are kitchen units.
What do you think the best way would be to mount The Frame and the One Connect box? My thinking is that having the One Connect box accessible is a good idea.
How does the TV mount work, is it easy to get behind it?
Should I be thinking of cutting out a large part of plasterboard, hoping I've got enough distance before I hit brick wall, to mount the One Connect Box? Or, would the One Connect box being behind the TV be too inconvenient?
How hard would it be to either somehow move the sockets from where they are now, or run cables from where they are now to above the Kitchen Units?
Grateful for thoughts on best solutions.
Thanks
I am getting The Frame (probably not Pro).
The electric, LAN, and Aerial points are all directly behind where the TV would be mounted.
With a flush mount TV, and the One Connect Box - this does not work.
The wall is Dot Dab (I think) Plasterboard on top of brick.
Either side of the TV are kitchen units.
What do you think the best way would be to mount The Frame and the One Connect box? My thinking is that having the One Connect box accessible is a good idea.
How does the TV mount work, is it easy to get behind it?
Should I be thinking of cutting out a large part of plasterboard, hoping I've got enough distance before I hit brick wall, to mount the One Connect Box? Or, would the One Connect box being behind the TV be too inconvenient?
How hard would it be to either somehow move the sockets from where they are now, or run cables from where they are now to above the Kitchen Units?
Grateful for thoughts on best solutions.
Thanks
Best solution? Syncbox sockets.
https://www.electrical4less.co.uk/product-category...
If you wanted to locate the ancillary box elsewhere, how about including a duct with brush outlet and dropping the cable into the unit below?
https://www.electrical4less.co.uk/product-category...
If you wanted to locate the ancillary box elsewhere, how about including a duct with brush outlet and dropping the cable into the unit below?
DorsetSparky said:
Best solution? Syncbox sockets.
https://www.electrical4less.co.uk/product-category...
If you wanted to locate the ancillary box elsewhere, how about including a duct with brush outlet and dropping the cable into the unit below?
What clever solutions. Brilliant. https://www.electrical4less.co.uk/product-category...
If you wanted to locate the ancillary box elsewhere, how about including a duct with brush outlet and dropping the cable into the unit below?
The Frame sits almost flush with the wall.
There are two mounting options, close to the wall or perhaps 15mm away from the wall.
To get behind the TV you have to lift it right off the mount. You want power, aerial, network etc next to the box not the TV.
There are two mounting options, close to the wall or perhaps 15mm away from the wall.
To get behind the TV you have to lift it right off the mount. You want power, aerial, network etc next to the box not the TV.
Edited by Mr_J on Sunday 13th July 18:10
I fitted one for a neighbour last week. It came with 2 wall brackets and they go at the top corners of the TV. The TV does end up very close to the wall, which I guess is the whole point. I'm not sure you'd be able to put it over even an unused socket it's that close.
The sunken boxes above look like a neat solution, but you'd still might need someone to sink them deeper into the wall, depending on what's there now.
Cables generally run vertically, so depending on whether they run from the ceiling or floor, it would be straightforward for an electrician to move the sockets in that direction. At the same time they could feed the cable from the control box to the TV.
The sunken boxes above look like a neat solution, but you'd still might need someone to sink them deeper into the wall, depending on what's there now.
Cables generally run vertically, so depending on whether they run from the ceiling or floor, it would be straightforward for an electrician to move the sockets in that direction. At the same time they could feed the cable from the control box to the TV.
Or some solution like this - big hole behind the TV & everything in that - https://makingprettyspaces.com/2022/03/30/how-to-h...
miniman said:
One Connect box in one of the cupboards. Have the existing socket / LAN / aerial removed and use the One Connect Cord to connect the TV. Chase that into the wall, emerging through a brush outlet.
This is the way. I have a 43" in the kitchen. You will need access to the One Connect box at some point so you really do not want to hide it behind the TV or in a wall.The TV is designed in such a way that just a single cable does everything.
DorsetSparky said:
Best solution? Syncbox sockets.
https://www.electrical4less.co.uk/product-category...
If you wanted to locate the ancillary box elsewhere, how about including a duct with brush outlet and dropping the cable into the unit below?
Thank you.https://www.electrical4less.co.uk/product-category...
If you wanted to locate the ancillary box elsewhere, how about including a duct with brush outlet and dropping the cable into the unit below?
So replace the current sockets with the Syncbox sockets.
In the same place. Behind the TV.
Plug it all in. All these cables are for the One Connect Box.
Then fit a duct beneath this Syncbox socket, with the exit being in the cabinet below.
Run the cables plugged into the Sun box sockets, through the duct and out to the One Connect Box.
Put the one connect box in the cabinet below.
That makes sense and sound correct?
Edited by rossyl on Sunday 13th July 23:05
The syncboxes are a clever idea but don t really work with a frame TV. The connect box needs the power, connections and antenna etc so all that behind the tv will be redundant even with with sync boxes unless you can put the connect box in a similar enclosure behind the TV. I have seen these done in plasterboard walls but not brick.
https://makingprettyspaces.com/2022/03/30/how-to-h...
I have three frame TVs and they all have the connection box in a furniture unit with all the power etc then the cable run discreetly up the wall between the unit and the TV. One of them has it run along the skirting then up to the TV.
https://makingprettyspaces.com/2022/03/30/how-to-h...
I have three frame TVs and they all have the connection box in a furniture unit with all the power etc then the cable run discreetly up the wall between the unit and the TV. One of them has it run along the skirting then up to the TV.
Edited by craigjm on Monday 14th July 08:16
rossyl said:
FYI normal Corefix 100mm, found the wall behind the plasterboard.
Add you saying there is a 10cm gal between the plaster board and wall? If so you might have enough space for drill an area to hide the whole connection box in as someone already posted a link.We ordered the TV from JL when it was on offer and came with free fitting service. The JL guys told us they came across this issue all the time with the TV. We had to get the plugs fitted behind the TV moved to cabinet below by the electricans.
As a TV though it's actually pretty rubbish compared to the 7 years old LG OLED panel we have in the other room, of even the 10 year+ Pany plasma which it replaced, think really bad contrast level, awful motion handling, forget about colour accuracy etc. However it does do what its designed to do very well, we had some friends around recently, had Spotify planning from the soundbar and at the end when people were leaving someone commented on how did we get by without a TV in the lounge
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Edited by gangzoom on Monday 14th July 07:22
OP are you so set on a 'Frame' TV? The TV is going between two cabinets so having the screen flush is not so important. A standard TV will not look too bad in that space, will save you a load of extra work. I'd go for a OLED, they usually have a decent recess at the top to cover the sockets etc.
rossyl said:
Thank you.
So replace the current sockets with the Syncbox sockets.
In the same place. Behind the TV.
Plug it all in. All these cables are for the One Connect Box.
Then fit a duct beneath this Syncbox socket, with the exit being in the cabinet below.
Run the cables plugged into the Sun box sockets, through the duct and out to the One Connect Box.
Put the one connect box in the cabinet below.
That makes sense and sound correct?
No. The TV should come with a One Connect cord which carries power and signal. You shouldn’t need power behind the TV. So replace the current sockets with the Syncbox sockets.
In the same place. Behind the TV.
Plug it all in. All these cables are for the One Connect Box.
Then fit a duct beneath this Syncbox socket, with the exit being in the cabinet below.
Run the cables plugged into the Sun box sockets, through the duct and out to the One Connect Box.
Put the one connect box in the cabinet below.
That makes sense and sound correct?
Edited by rossyl on Sunday 13th July 23:05
Had this issue - the connect box is a pain - ours is not even a 'proper' Frame.
Before I papered I fished lines down where I could, and had to cut a chunk of plasterboard due to the dab. I also ran HDMI in case we swap back at any time to a 'normal tv'.
Connect box in the cupboard below with a couple of brushed outlets.
Before I papered I fished lines down where I could, and had to cut a chunk of plasterboard due to the dab. I also ran HDMI in case we swap back at any time to a 'normal tv'.
Connect box in the cupboard below with a couple of brushed outlets.
^Your setup looks lovely, love the contrast of colours. We've painted everything white for now as the house settles and we can tidy up all the movement cracks etc. Have shamelessly asked Ai to give our lounge a similar colour/decor treatment as yours, I think for the design purposes of blending the TV into the room, the Frame TV is a fantastic option.
Now we just need to get on do the work in actually getting colour into some or ours..... though the builder still isn't 100% finished outside, and we still haven't got shutters/blinds in the lounge so those things probably take priority over wallpaper and paint
Now we just need to get on do the work in actually getting colour into some or ours..... though the builder still isn't 100% finished outside, and we still haven't got shutters/blinds in the lounge so those things probably take priority over wallpaper and paint
I have a few of these dotted round the house now.
If you go for the Pro, which is quite a big upgrade on the panel quality, the power is required behined the TV. Those sunken sockets look perfect for that.
The one connect box is then wireless to the TV and for me has been seamless hidden in the cupboard.
If you go for the standard version, I had a sunken access panel fitted behined that held the oneconnect box and gubbins. Only use apps and streaming so didn't need any other inputs.
If you go for the Pro, which is quite a big upgrade on the panel quality, the power is required behined the TV. Those sunken sockets look perfect for that.
The one connect box is then wireless to the TV and for me has been seamless hidden in the cupboard.
If you go for the standard version, I had a sunken access panel fitted behined that held the oneconnect box and gubbins. Only use apps and streaming so didn't need any other inputs.
This company makes something to suit the installation: https://builtboards.com.au/product/av-reccessed-wa...
It's unfortunate that you've built so much already as the Frames are an unusual install. They do come with stands so you don't have to lose the work you've done if you just use the stand and put it onto that shelf. What helps, in a way, is that you've got those cabinets to each side which will cover up the goings-on behind the telly.
It's unfortunate that you've built so much already as the Frames are an unusual install. They do come with stands so you don't have to lose the work you've done if you just use the stand and put it onto that shelf. What helps, in a way, is that you've got those cabinets to each side which will cover up the goings-on behind the telly.
rossyl said:
Hi All
I am getting The Frame (probably not Pro).
The electric, LAN, and Aerial points are all directly behind where the TV would be mounted.
With a flush mount TV, and the One Connect Box - this does not work.
The wall is Dot Dab (I think) Plasterboard on top of brick.
Either side of the TV are kitchen units.
What do you think the best way would be to mount The Frame and the One Connect box? My thinking is that having the One Connect box accessible is a good idea.
How does the TV mount work, is it easy to get behind it?
Should I be thinking of cutting out a large part of plasterboard, hoping I've got enough distance before I hit brick wall, to mount the One Connect Box? Or, would the One Connect box being behind the TV be too inconvenient?
How hard would it be to either somehow move the sockets from where they are now, or run cables from where they are now to above the Kitchen Units?
Grateful for thoughts on best solutions.
Thanks
I fitted a frame similar to yours and put the box in the kitchen cabinet I am getting The Frame (probably not Pro).
The electric, LAN, and Aerial points are all directly behind where the TV would be mounted.
With a flush mount TV, and the One Connect Box - this does not work.
The wall is Dot Dab (I think) Plasterboard on top of brick.
Either side of the TV are kitchen units.
What do you think the best way would be to mount The Frame and the One Connect box? My thinking is that having the One Connect box accessible is a good idea.
How does the TV mount work, is it easy to get behind it?
Should I be thinking of cutting out a large part of plasterboard, hoping I've got enough distance before I hit brick wall, to mount the One Connect Box? Or, would the One Connect box being behind the TV be too inconvenient?
How hard would it be to either somehow move the sockets from where they are now, or run cables from where they are now to above the Kitchen Units?
Grateful for thoughts on best solutions.
Thanks
The frame TV is mounted on very slim brackets that came with the tv . It has a very slim cable connecting the power to the box .
In your case as posted you could cut into the plaster board and mount the Connect box in a recess or simply cut a channel to your cabinet on the left and run a spur off it mounting a new 13 amp socket inside the cabinet .
our set up
before the panels were fitted . I ran a channel from the tv across to the wall cabinet . Unfortunately for me it was a solid wall so i had to cut into it .
Then cabinet door off to modify the shelf i wanted it be hidden when the door is closed as its glass so all you see is a shelf in the middle. I installed a 13 amp socket inside the cabinet mounted inside the wall and installed a fused spur from the existing double socket.
connect box is on the lower shelf
our walls were really uneven tried painting them then the wife wanted decorative panels which hid the uneven wall .
Edited by Purosangue on Tuesday 15th July 07:45
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